BFA Four-Year Degree Plan: Acting

The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.

Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.

Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.

The following degree plan is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

Courses	Hours
THE 121 Acting Studio I	3
THE 122 The Tools of the Actor	3
THE 150 Introduction to Theatre Technology	2
THE 151 Introduction to Theatre Technology Lab	1
General education course	3
General education course	3
ENG 110 Writing I	3
Total hours	18

Courses	Hours
THE 130 Introduction to Script Analysis	3
THE 221 Acting Studio II	3
THE 224 Stage Makeup I	1
THE 226 Intermediate Voice and Movement	2
THE 250 Stagecraft and Construction I	2
THE 251 Stagecraft and Construction Lab	1
Written Communication and Integrative and Applied Learning - General Education	3
General education course	3
Total hours	18

Courses	Hours
THE 421 Acting Studio IV	3
THE 260 Costume Construction I or THE 255 Lighting Design I	2-3
THE 261 Costume Construction Lab or THE 256 Lighting Lab	1
THE 542 Theatre History II	3
General education course	3
General education course	4
Total hours	16

Courses	Hours
THE 326 Advanced Voice for the Actor	3
THE 451 Auditions	2
THE 430 Directing I	3
General education course	3
General education course	3
Electives and/or practicum	2
Total hours	16

Courses	Hours
THE 328 Combat and Violence for Stage and Screen	3
THE 327 Advanced Movement for the Actor	3
THE 424 Dialects	1
THE 522 Auditioning and Acting for the Camera	3
General education course	4
Electives and/or practicum	1
Total hours	15

Courses	Hours
THE 511 Structures and Styles Shakespeare	3
THE 489 Advanced Actor Seminar	2
THE 510 Scripting and Performing or THE 530 Directing II or THE 543 Development of Modern Theatre or THE 545 Contemporary Theatre	3
Electives and/or practicum	2
General education course	4
Total hours	14

Degree plan last reviewed 06-18-2018.